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CHRISTMAS

ON CHRISTMAS DAY, EVERYONE WAITS FOR THE FIRST STAR TO APPEAR
BEFORE THEY EAT. THIS IS SIGNIFICANT OF THE STAR THAT LED THE
THREE KINGS TO THE MANGER.

Submitter comment: THIS IS A POPULAR CUSTOM IN POLAND AND IN POLISH COMMUNITIES IN
THE U.S.A.

Where learned: DETROIT

Subject headings:

686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually.
686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 25 Christmas Also see F642, below.

Date learned: 03-22-1979

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